Great little spot in Benson-- needed to grab lunch while in town at a customer site and happened…read moreupon this bar & grill. It's the quintessential small town bar-- everyone knows everyone, the service is personal and laid back, the food is dirt cheap and they make you feel like family. Quality of food was on par with what you'd expect; I had the daily special-- pork chop sandwich. If you find yourself hungry and in Benson, IL -- stop in and give AJ's a go!

A good place to stop for breakfast during the week day and Saturday mornings. They stop serving…read morebreakfast around 10:30 or 11:00. They have standard breakfast items like omelets, pancakes, French toast, etc. This is where the local folks meet for breakfast.

Diesel is a clothing store, nice and suits, but you can't consume them in your stomachread more

Front door people didn't acknowledge me. It takes nothing to stop your personal conversation and…read moregreet someone. Back room bartender was pretty nice and fairly attentive. Bar back came and wiped the table and cleaned up the empties often. Atmosphere was good. I'd probably go back.

This is a bar in a strip mall. I never knew it even existed until I was invited to a gathering…read moretaking place here. Fairly small. What stood out to me was that I didn't have to yell at the top of my voice to be heard in conversation! That's a feature of which I have often been desirous in other bars. Otherwise, nothing of particular note here.

How can you not like a bar in a strip mall? The bartenders here are friendly and give you a nice…read morepour. And drinks are unbelievably cheap. They've got TVs, a jukebox, Golden Tee. It's a solid spot if you want to just chill.

Best bar in town! Great daily drink specials with expert bartenders to fulfill all your needs! On…read moretop of that one of the cleanliest bars ive ever been in..last but not least the owner is awesome! Always looking out for others and helps people in need with having benefits for them :)

You know for a cool place like this to pop up in P-town I was really impressed. It had no cover $…read moreon a Saturday night, there is plenty of room inside and they did an amazingly job with the decor. It's like a little carnival in here for your senses. First, there's a large square bar when you walk in that has saddles as bar stools--love these! I guess it's a thing for my friend and I since we sat on them in the cowboy bar in Jackson Hole. They have a dance floor with stripper bars all around and my fave... swings!!!! Yes swing benches inside you can chill and rock while people watching. Sooo cool! Next there's a little hidden door that takes you to a whole different part of the club... music changes, vibe changes... it become a gothic vamp feel. Music was rocking not just country songs! I love all the little details in this place. The bronze door handle cock in the women's bathroom is just the icing on this place. Fun club!

If you really want a fun night in Peoria and you don't consider this place then I guess you don't…read morewant to experience what fun is. Very lit place to be

Love being a member here. We enjoy swimming, events such as a recent sock hop, commodore's ball,…read morebreakfast on the barge and more. We come out often!

Right on the Peoria River. I am a complete and total sucker for a place on the water where lots of…read morepeople have their boats docked and you can see others out sailing. To be honest, I can't even remember what I ate there, or if I did but I'm pretty sure we ate there. We weren't sailing so that wasn't it. All I remember is being capitavted by the sailing, and by the docked boats while having a refreshing beverage. The people there seemed to be having a festive time and really enjoying themselves. Happy atmosphere. Probably even better if you're sailing one of the boats on the river.

I visited this really cute martini place along the river while on a work trip. Neat decor with a…read morevintage wooden Bavarian-style bar (I think), an amazing martini selection, and inexpensive drink specials. Not so loud that you can't talk with friends, either. I hope to come back here again sometime. Recommended!

Great environment for a drink after work. Or for work from there. Great service with a welcoming…read morestaff.

The wood and brick building dates back to when Abraham Lincoln roamed Central Illinois…read more This is not dive bar, its a bad basement bar. Why, because that's what it is. This is a classic "locals joint" because every regular in the place knows that "you're not". However, hospitality abounds here because the friendly natives know the routine.